TRiO Student Support Services (SSS) is an academic success program 100% funded by the US Department of Education. To be eligible for the program, a student must be a citizen or permanent resident of the US, enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an associate degree/certificate program, and meet one or more of the program eligibility requirements.
TRIO SSS is designed to support its students in completing their associate's degree, diploma, or certificate program and/or transferring to a 4-year college or university. Students must be enrolled in college-level classes (ENG 100, MAT 101/152 or higher; reading not required).
- Eligibility
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- Is a first-generation college student (neither parent has obtained a four-year bachelor degree); and/or
- Meets the US Department of Education taxable income level given below; and/or
- Is registered and or approved with MTC’s Counseling and Career Services to receive accommodations
- Services
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- Academic advising for some academic program areas
- Individualized academic counseling, career planning/exploration, and success tools
- Academic mentoring (available for specific courses)
- Computers dedicated for SSS student use (and free printing for classes)
- Personalized guidance for students interested in the 4-year college transfer path, virtual and in-person college visits
- Assistance renewing/completing the FAFSA
- Scholarship opportunities (MTC has an SSS scholarship.)
Contact Us
Airport Campus Office
Student Center Room 201
803.822.3032
Beltline Campus Office
Wade Martin Room 236
803.738.7841
| Name | Title | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| E. Jim Oree | Director | oreee@midlandstech.edu | 803.822.3033 |
| Ginger Cromer | Academic Advisor & Transfer Specialist | cromerg@mdilandstech.edu | 803.822.3031 |
| Linda T. Blair | Academic & Transfer Coordinator | blairl@midlandstech.edu | 803.822.3030 |
| Wanda P. Baker | Academic & Transfer Coordinator | bakerla@midlandstech.edu | 803.738.7662 |
| SSS office | Office Assistant | sss@midlandstech.edu | 803.822.3032 |
